Burgess feeling fast and ready for regional track meet
Zeke Burgess has one goal when he competes in the 200 at the Region 1-3A track meet next Friday at Pine Forest.
“I got to win. That’s the goal,” Burgess said.
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District tournament up next for Navarre Raider softball team
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Navarre’s softball team heads into District 1-6A tournament play next week, hoping to contend for a championship after turning things around in the regular season.
Turnaround season results in state softball title for Stingrays
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy’s softball team didn’t win any games last season.
But what a difference a year makes as the Stingrays won their first state title in program history on April 12, beating Warner Christian Academy for the championship.
Raider flag football season ends in regional tourney
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Navarre’s flag football team nearly knocked off Chiles for a second time this season.
Facing the Timberwolves in a Region 1-3A quarterfinal in Tallahassee Wednesday night, the Raiders battled tough all the way through in a 13-6 loss that ends their year.
House passes condo law changes
Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.
Tallahassee – The Florida House on Apr. 23 overwhelmingly approved a plan that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners, setting up negotiations with the Senate before next week’s scheduled end of the 2025 legislative session.
Raider girls lacrosse team wraps up memorable year
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Even though the season ended with a 20-1 loss to Bartram Trail in the regional tournament Tuesday night in Jacksonville, Navarre’s girls lacrosse team is not defined by that defeat.
It was, after all, an historic season for the Raiders, one where they set a record for wins and played in a regional for the first time in the five-year history of the program.
For God’s Sake
Written by Michael Bannon on . Posted in For God's Sake, Opinion.
I used to make my living as a professional guitarist, and there is a universally shared experience among guitarists who have played in bands. At some point in your performance, someone is going to shout out, “Freebird! Freebird!” For those who don’t know, Freebird is a song by the southern-rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and it features several iconic guitar solos. I have heard that request often and most of my 6-string colleagues have as well. For the many times we’ve been asked to play the song, you’d think that we would take the time to learn it. I never have, and neither have any of my guitar playing friends. Perhaps, deep down, we fear that, were we to play it, we would be disrupting a long-established order of things.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
When we have mistakes in the paper, I not only hear about it from the general public, I also get called into the kitchen by my husband – usually about my column. A couple weeks ago, one of our writers called me to tell me there was something wrong with my explanation of what was going on with tariffs. It turned out I was correct. At least our team feels free to always look out for the paper’s integrity, even if they have to approach me about a mistake, or five. I’m not beyond making mistakes.
P25 encrypted emergency communication system: A double-edged sword for public transparency and journalism
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
Emergency communication systems are critical for public safety, enabling swift coordination among first responders during crises. Over the years, technological advancements have made these systems more efficient, reliable, and secure. One such innovation is the P25 (Project 25) communication system—a suite of standards designed to ensure interoperability among various public safety agencies while prioritizing encrypted communication for enhanced security. While encryption undoubtedly bolsters the confidentiality of sensitive operations, it also raises significant concerns for journalists and advocates of government transparency.
Good Shepherd Lutheran says goodbye to interim pastor
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Gulf Breeze recently said goodbye to their interim pastor, Steven Simon and his wife Dottie. Simon had been serving in the pastoral role at the church since October.